Combine leftover ham with frozen hash browns and get an incredibly easy casserole to serve for brunch or dinner.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4, 4 1/2-inch square per serving

　　Cooking spray

　　12 ounces frozen fat-free, no-salt-added shredded hash brown potatoes

　　4 ounces lower-sodium, low-fat ham, thinly sliced and chopped (about 1 cup)

　　3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper

　　1/2 cup chopped onion, thawed if frozen

　　1/2 cup chopped green onions (green and white parts) (about 9 medium)

　　1/2 cup fat-free sour cream

　　1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk

　　1 finely chopped medium fresh jalapeño or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

　　1/8 teaspoon salt

　　3 ounces shredded low-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (about 3/4 cup)

　　

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9-inch square glass baking dish with cooking spray.

　　

Step 2

In a large bowl, stir together all the ingredients except the Cheddar. Spoon into the baking dish.

　　

Step 3

Bake for 50 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Stir in half the Cheddar. Sprinkle with the remaining Cheddar. Bake for 5 minutes, or until the Cheddar is melted.

　　

Time-Saver

Step 4

You can save almost 40 minutes by using your microwave when preparing this dish. In a 9-inch square microwaveable baking dish, stir together all the ingredients except the Cheddar. Cook, covered, on 100 percent power (high) for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender, stirring every 5 minutes. Sprinkle with all the Cheddar. Cook, uncovered, on 100 percent power (high) for 1 minute, or until the Cheddar is melted.

　　

nutrition information

Step 5

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 6

Calories: 201

　　

Step 7

Total Fat: 2.5g

　　

Step 8

Saturated: 1.5g

　　

Step 9

Trans: 0.0g

　　

Step 10

Polyunsaturated: 0.0g

　　

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Monounsaturated: 1.0g

　　

Step 12

Cholesterol: 23mg

　　

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Sodium: 445mg

　　

Step 14

Carbohydrates: 28g

　　

Step 15

Fiber: 2g

　　

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Sugars: 9g

　　

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Protein: 17g

　　

Step 18

Dietary Exchanges

　　

Step 19

2 Starch

　　

Step 20

1 Very Lean Meat

　　American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals